Suppressors Cerakoting SureFire Suppressor?

[Pusher591]

Can you Cerakote the Surefires? I know they are pretty much a fully welded or sealed unit so I didn't know if you could do it or not,

Please excuse terminology reference the sealed/welded part. I'm not real familiar with suppressors. I know Surefire Uses Cerakote for the FDE coated models but that's during construction, I didn't know if you can Cerakote it after it's completely built.

Thanks in advance, if anyone has any pics of theirs coated please post.

 

[Phylodog]

Re: Cerakoting SureFire Suppressor?

I don't see why you couldn't. Plug both ends, prep appropriately and spray it with the air cure Cerakote. I did my .308 stainless suppressor and haven't had any issues.

 

[Pusher591]

Re: Cerakoting SureFire Suppressor?

Is the air cure as durable as the baked on coating? Do the colors match as well from the air cure vs. Baked on.

Can the air cure stand up to the heat of a suppressor?

 

[Phylodog]

Re: Cerakoting SureFire Suppressor?

The air cure withstands higher temps than the heat cure. The air cure is not as durable in my experience but it's still pretty tough. I don't really know about the color matching.

 

[Pusher591]

Re: Cerakoting SureFire Suppressor?

Thanks Pdog.

 

[bengineer]

Re: Cerakoting SureFire Suppressor?

Yes, Cerakote can be applied to your assembled can. Make sure both ends are plugged completely; if you get the abrasive media in the can, it may end up in your action or barrel, or even on the threads as you mount it. Be aware that this isn't a miracle coating; it can be scratched, scuffed and otherwise marred by careless use. I can show you pictures if you think otherwise

 

[BigCarrot]

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I ordered mine in black, but I'm thinking I want to coat it in coyote tan if the ATF ever lets me have it.

 

[Pusher591]

Re: Cerakoting SureFire Suppressor?

Yeah, I want to match mine to my barreled action which is OD Green.

 

[blksno]

Re: Cerakoting SureFire Suppressor?

What is the consensus about painting over laser engraved markings?

I know on my YHM Phantom, the markings are etched, cut or pressed plenty deep and so I wasn't worried, but both of my pistol suppressors are just laser engraved.
I'm concerned that a good cerakote layer could cover it enough to make people suspicious. I've thought about doing a pattern of some kind that I can just put a light dusting over the company markings and serial number, but I'd like to hear some suggestions first.

 

[HPLLC]

Re: Cerakoting SureFire Suppressor?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: c_bass16</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What is the consensus about painting over laser engraved markings?

I know on my YHM Phantom, the markings are etched, cut or pressed plenty deep and so I wasn't worried, but both of my pistol suppressors are just laser engraved.
I'm concerned that a good cerakote layer could cover it enough to make people suspicious. I've thought about doing a pattern of some kind that I can just put a light dusting over the company markings and serial number, but I'd like to hear some suggestions first. </div></div>

If your product is laser marked (like most of the aluminum anodized products on the market I've seen from multiple companies) painting over that is going to nearly erase or erase the ability to see the markings- I would not recommend that. Surefire's rifle suppressors appear to be roll stamped to a depth that would be fine for glass bead blasting and re-finishing without issues.

The Surefire images of the rimfire suppressor they did appeared to be laser marked- again laser marking is not very deep and blasting and painting, or even just painting could really screw with your ability to read the markings.

 

[HTG Mike]

Re: Cerakoting SureFire Suppressor?

We (HTG) laser mark our cans and apply the Cerakote finish. The Cerakote finish is fairly thin. It doesn't have to be thick paint, like coating the inside walls in your house. The markings shouldn't go away, if they were done to ATF specs (min .003 deep).

If the markings go away and were in spec, you probably applied too much Cerakote.

If you want to coat the can, here are some suggestions:

Plug the ends. You can use an ear plug in exit hole. You will need something larger in the attachment end.

You will want to plug it fairly well, as you will need to bead blast the finish. You don't want blasting media trapped in the can or in the threads.

Clean the surface, after blasting, with alcohol or solvent and blow off with clean dry air. Spray the Cerakote on with a low volume high pressure sprayer (air brush sprayer works well).

The air dry products color match well (the OD Green air dry Cerakote is a little bit of a satin finish rather than flat).

Good luck and you can call our technical resource if you have any application questions.

 

[bengineer]

Re: Cerakoting SureFire Suppressor?

Or you can apply a sticker in the shape you desire, such as an oval, and just peel it off when you are done.

I have a letter from ATF that says no reengraving any serial number, so protect what you have or lose your birthday.

 

[MattyG]

Re: Cerakoting SureFire Suppressor?

I just taped over my AAC cans serial numbers and sprayed away, although it is not fully covered I enjoyed the added layer of abrasion resistance.